SAMPLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM LAYOUT USING SYNERGEE SIMULATION SOFTWARE

 SAMPLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM LAYOUT USING SYNERGEE SIMULATION SOFTWARE
Distribution system layout example using a simulation software

Effective distribution line analysis requires complete considerations of all involved line equipment that exist in utility’s distribution system. Also, computing for utility’s distribution system’s loss is of the same importance since all electrical equipment connected to the system has its own loss contribution that depends on the reliability of the available information.

The analysis of distribution system’s loss starts from the substation feeder all the way down to the customer’s service point. Due to the complexity of the distribution system, manual computation and analysis tends to be found impractical and time consuming for the part of the person analysing.

Through the aid of modern computer simulation software, distribution loss computation became more easily available for monitoring and analysis. Furthermore, field assets like lines, switches, capacitors, transformers, etc., has been accounted effectively through the help of computer aided database.

At present times, various power system simulation soft wares are offered and are available for utility’s use. Soft wares like, synergee, etap, dms, etc., are some of the known tool for this specific purpose. These soft wares possess its own advantage and disadvantage compared to other soft wares i.e the capability to compute and analyse various electrical processes.

The image below shows a sample distribution system using Synergee Electric software. Like any other distribution system, the network starts first at the substation feeder and supplying the area through the primary lines. Also found in the sample network are electrical devices usually used in distribution system like, disconnect switches, capacitors, secondary lines; fuse cut-outs and other devices needed for distribution system operation.

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Having all the necessary electrical devices in the distribution system network, loss analysis has also been readily available for computation since synergee includes load flow analysis. Also, because of this network, loss segregation procedures can also be easily done since synergee offers per equipment loss analysis.

Listed below are some of the important parameters necessary for effective distribution system loss analysis in using the Synergee Electric Software;

1.    System voltage
2.    Wire size for primary lines
3.    Wire length per section for primary lines
4.    Wire size for secondary lines
5.    Wire length per section for secondary lines
6.    Distribution transformer ratings (kVA, %IZ, etc.)
7.    Customer loads (kVA & kVAr)
8.    Other electrical devices (AVRs, Capacitors, switches)